Hi guys, been doing a lot of research the past couple of days and I'm looking to get involved in modding as it looks like a great past time. I'm looking to make a few controllers a month and sell them off for some extra cash. (I live in a difficult area to get alternative controllers so I'm not stepping on toes)
So here's where I am at. I've taken apart both Ps4 and xbox one controllers. They have all gone successfully. I just have a few questions before I really get into it
1. Where does everyone get their parts from? . Is it cheaper to buy the PCB's or is it cheaper to buy controllers? And what
2. One of the biggest things I am struggling with is the thumbsticks. By far the most common issue with controllers would be stick drift. So this breaks off into several sub questions.
- Does anyone know what causes stick drift?
- When replacing thumbsticks sometimes there is new issues. Whats the process to check that the thumbstick is working? I know that there is something you can do on PC to check offsets or something similar.
- Another feature I would like to offer is thumbstick tension so it is similar to the xbox 360 tension. Is anyone aware how to do this? I have a couple of thumbstick modules lying around and before I go tearing them apart I might as well ask on here!
I'm sure I'll have lots of other questions but these two are the most important right now.
Any help is appreciated thanks.
EDIT: As a little sidenote (This may fall under where to buy the parts). Where can I get my hands on a domed thumbstick for the next gen consoles? I cannot find the dome style sticks anywhere!